Country Style Green Beans
Country Style Bacon Green Beans made easy in the Crock Pot! Great for holiday gatherings, Pot Lucks and big Sunday family meals!
Ingredients
- 5 bags Cut Green Beans 12 oz frozen
- ¾ cup Onion diced
- 4 slices Bacon chopped
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Dice the onion and chop the bacon. ¾ cup Onion 4 slices Bacon
- In a small skillet, sauté the onion with 2 slices of the chopped bacon until softened. Note: You can substitute with oil if you prefer not to use bacon grease.
- Add the green beans, remaining uncooked bacon, water, and sautéed onions to the crockpot or slow cooker. 5 bags Cut Green Beans 2 Tbsp water
- Cover and set on low for 7 hours. Stir, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for another 2 hours. You can extend the cook time for up to 10 hours for extra-tender green beans. 1 tsp Salt ½ tsp Black Pepper
Notes
- If you want to add some heat, add in some chili flakes, cayenne pepper, or chipotle peppers.
- If your green beans seem a little dry while cooking, just add a splash of chicken broth to keep everything saucy.
- Taste before serving - Sometimes a little extra salt and pepper right at the end bring everything together perfectly.
- Don't add too much liquid at the start. The green beans will release some moisture as they cook. You only need enough to get things going.
Storing Leftovers
- Refrigerate - Store cooled leftover Southern-style green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer - These green beans can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator for best results before reheating.
- Reheat - Reheat green beans in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until heated through. You can also reheat them on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of water if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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